Here you will find links to information, evidence and other materials to assist you with your homework.
Week 1
Week 2
If you missed the focus question intro session scroll down for the video tutorial :)
Focus Question:Is Melbourne more liveable now than in the past?
Here are some resources to help you answer this:
Define LIVEABILITY... Liveability is the sum of the aspects that add up to the quality of life of a place, including its economy, facilities and services, environmental sustainability, health and wellbeing, equity, education and learning and government.
This definition is inspired by Partners for Liveability Communities Australia, http://www.livable.org.au/index.php?id=12
Introduction
Para 1: Respond to the question of zoos with evidence/examples
Para 2: Explain your reasoning/principle with evidence/examples
Para 3: Opposing views/Rebuttal
Conclusion
Can't wait to read them :)
Philosophy Clips
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO EACH WEEK?
To be posted on your blog:
A reflective journal post about the previous week's activities.
An answer to the focus question (if required). You will be assessed using this assessment rubric:
One comment on another student's reflective journal. See the allocation list to find out whose blog you should comment on each week (on the Blog List page).
Any other tasks listed in the table below.
Reflective Journal
Students will write a reflection each week on their Global2 blog. The reflection should include information about the activities you have participated in, discussion of how your team is progressing, reflections from Community Service and a discussion of your learning. Using the PMIQ framework will help you structure your reflections.
Students will also need to comment on at least one other student's reflective journal each week. Partner allocations are listed in a document on the Blog List page.
Click here to see an example of what your blog should look like.
Focus Questions
Students will answer an assigned Focus Question on their blog in specified weeks. Homegroup teachers will assess all homework using the assessment rubric (at the top of this page). Assessment of Homework
Each week's reflective journal post will receive a comment from you homegroup teacher. You should respond to any comments made about your homework.
Focus Questions will be graded by your homegroup teacher using the Assessment Rubric. You should download and read the Assessment Rubric (at the top of this page). Your grades will be posted as comments below your Focus Question answer.
You should respond to any comments made on your journal by teachers or other students.
Students who fall behind with their homework will be required to attend a weekly homework "catch up" session during Friday lunchtimes. If a student is consistently behind, the homegroup teacher will contact home to help support student to catch up.
NEED HELP?
Homework support available here. Ask your homegroup teacher if you have any problems or questions.
If you are having trouble planning your focus question - there are two planning documents here. They are a good place to start for those of you who have not had much experience with essay structure or have trouble organising your thoughts.
Here you will find links to information, evidence and other materials to assist you with your homework.Focus Question: Is Melbourne more liveable now than in the past?
Here are some resources to help you answer this:
Define LIVEABILITY...
Liveability is the sum of the aspects that add up to the quality of life of a place, including its economy, facilities and services, environmental sustainability, health and wellbeing, equity, education and learning and government.
This definition is inspired by Partners for Liveability Communities Australia,
http://www.livable.org.au/index.php?id=12
Melbourne Story trail:
Liveability Brainstorms:
Need resources for Indigenous information? Check out this website -
www.yarrahealing.catholic.edu.au/
Colin Ross (Man wrongly executed) - http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2008/05/26/1211653938453.html & http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/ross-colin-campbell-eadie-13175
Capital punishment in Australia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_punishment_in_Australia
Law enforcement in early Melbourne - http://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/explore-history/rebels-outlaws/law-enforcement
Who gets the stuff? Shapes game slides:
AYCC: http://aycc.org.au/
North Melbourne Legal Centre:
Tagged Video - Sexting, Cyberbullying & the law
Human Rights Temperature:
http://www.hrusa.org/hrmaterials/temperature/interactive.php
Huddle Character & Community
Character strengths.
Carly's example of the mind map. I used a free online program called bubbl.us
Philosophy - Potential Essay Structure:
Introduction
Para 1: Respond to the question of zoos with evidence/examples
Para 2: Explain your reasoning/principle with evidence/examples
Para 3: Opposing views/Rebuttal
Conclusion
Can't wait to read them :)
Philosophy Clips
WHAT DO I HAVE TO DO EACH WEEK?
To be posted on your blog:
A reflective journal post about the previous week's activities.
An answer to the focus question (if required). You will be assessed using this assessment rubric:
One comment on another student's reflective journal. See the allocation list to find out whose blog you should comment on each week (on the Blog List page).
Any other tasks listed in the table below.
Reflective Journal
Students will write a reflection each week on their Global2 blog. The reflection should include information about the activities you have participated in, discussion of how your team is progressing, reflections from Community Service and a discussion of your learning. Using the PMIQ framework will help you structure your reflections.
Students will also need to comment on at least one other student's reflective journal each week. Partner allocations are listed in a document on the Blog List page.
Click here to see an example of what your blog should look like.
Focus Questions
Students will answer an assigned Focus Question on their blog in specified weeks. Homegroup teachers will assess all homework using the assessment rubric (at the top of this page).
Assessment of Homework
NEED HELP?
Homework support available here. Ask your homegroup teacher if you have any problems or questions.
If you are having trouble planning your focus question - there are two planning documents here. They are a good place to start for those of you who have not had much experience with essay structure or have trouble organising your thoughts.
FOCUS QUESTION INTRO LOESSON
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